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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,923.02, 17,867.91 and 10,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,923.02, 17,867.91 and 10,158.84 is: 15,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,923.02 : 17,867.91 = 10,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,923.02/17,867.91 = 10,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,923.02x = 17,867.91 × 10,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,923.02x = 181,517,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,517,238.82/11,923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.10

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